Discusses the composition of families along with the roles of various family members; talks about how family members need to show cooperation and respect in their interaction with each other.
2nd Grade: Making Good Decisions About My Body
Points out that our body sizes and shapes differ; encourages children to respect themselves and take care of their bodies; helps them to understand the harmful effects of taunting and teasing; points out that exercise and nutrition play an important role in helping us look and feel healthy
3rd Grade: Making Good Decisions About My Body
Points out that our body sizes and shapes differ; encourages children to respect themselves and take care of their bodies; helps them to understand the harmful effects of taunting and teasing; points out that exercise and nutrition play an important role in helping us look and feel healthy
4th Grade: 1-2-3 Grow - Getting Ready for Puberty
Focuses on the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty; girls' classes discuss just the changes girls will experience; boys' classes discuss just the changes boys will experience; both classes emphasize importance of hygiene, nutrition, exercise and rest; students identify trusted adults, such as parents, who can answer other questions; focuses on respect for self and others
5th Grade:It Happens to Everyone: Puberty for Boys and Girls
Reviews and expands on the gender-specific information learned in fourth grade; introduces puberty changes that are happening to the opposite sex as well; continued focus on respect for self and others and on seeking help from trusted adults when questions or concerns arise
6th Grade: Puberty: The Challenges and Responsibilities
Introduces fetal development and childbirth; discusses responsibilities of parenting; introduces the concept of relationships and the importance of respect; talks about the responsibilities inherent in relationships and the importance of abstinence for all young people; brief discussion of disease transmission
7th Grade: Abstinence is the Right Choice for Me
Discusses relationships and respect; frank talk about the dangers inherent in participating in sexual behavior at an early age; focuses on the positive results abstinence can bring to a young person's life
8th Grade: Developing Healthy Relationships
Discusses the characteristics of healthy relationships; defines signs of unhealthy relationships; identifies where to get help if an unhealthy relationship exists; focuses on developing heathly relationships in all areas of students' lives.
9th-12th Grades
Custom-tailored programs can be presented on issues related to abstinence; relationships and responsibilities; and sexual harassment.